Rural Fire Defense Program
…user account, click on the desired auction site on follow the sites’ instructions. https://www.govdeals.com/ https://www.publicsurplus.com/ Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act Of 1978 PDF FFP Program Overview The…
Environmental
…Community trees across the United States store 6.5 million tons of carbon per year, resulting in a savings of $22 billion in control costs. Stable Weather Research demonstrates that urban…
Connect With Nature
Take a forest break! GFC and Southern Group of State Foresters have launched a communications campaign to educate the public about the benefits of forests. The campaign invites internet visitors…
Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
…middle of our planting season,” said Chuck Williams, Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. “Whether you’re adding trees to your yard, a city park, or any other landscape, you’re doing…
Law Enforcement
…Bill 790 to enforce any law relating to the protection, security, conservation, or sale of forest/timber resources. GFC receives and evaluates complaints concerning timber transactions. Investigators are assigned to complaints,…
Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
…to serve as State Forester and Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Thank you also to the GFC employees who served during the search process, and to all of the…
GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
It’s not a secret that the Georgia Forestry Commission family is composed of hundreds of men and women who bring a formidable amount of expertise to forest landowners and the…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
…video resources can be found at GaTrees.org/burn-permits-and-notifications/. “Humans are the number one cause of wildfires in Georgia,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “As outdoor recreation season begins, we…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…fires and any damage that may result from their embers. Because escaped debris burning is the number one cause of wildfires in Georgia, the Georgia Forestry Commission reminds individuals they…
North Georgia Fire Linked to Arson
…“There’s been no measurable rain for over a month, and conditions are critically dry,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Seasonal leaf fall, along with sustained gusty winds, are…
